The 16th-century Italian artist undermined the Renaissance-era rules of illusionistic space with this playful, virtuosic ...
Many people might be obsessed with Wicked's whimsical depiction of Oz or the nods to László Toth's ultra-modern architecture ...
Archaeologists in Luxembourg have unearthed a trove of 141 ancient Roman coins worth more than €300,000 ($310,000).
The Rev. Virgil Wood, a major figure in the fight for civil rights in Lynchburg, died in Houston on Dec. 28 at the age of 93, leaving a legacy as a church leader, educator and activist.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has acknowledged that the team have work to do after being beaten by Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final. The Reds lost in north ...
The amusing incident unfolded in the tunnel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the mascots enthusiastically greeted Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. One youngster's words to the Dutchman ...
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A few literary thoughts on the Roman Empire | Column
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II invites us to behold extravagant and historically problematic scenes that exist in dialogue with the literary sources that inspired them. 
To elicit compliance from its ...
Real Madrid has flatly rejected rumours linking them with Liverpool's stalwart defender Virgil van Dijk, who is nearing the end of his contract at Anfield and as such, could sign a pre-contract ...
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The stuccoed facade of an old palazzo at the top of Via di Ripetta is unassuming by Roman standards.
Fireworks Display at the Castel Sant' Angelo in Rome, 1779 Ippolito Caffi, Fireworks from Castel Sant'Angelo, 1830 On the cover, a detail of the painting: The Girandola: Fireworks at Castel Sant ...
There are a number of routes that pilgrims can take on their journey to Rome, and one of the most iconic is the Romea Strata, a historic road that has guided travelers from Central and Eastern ...
From the most to least famous, these are ten great paintings dedicated to ancient Greek myths or containing references to them. 1. The Birth of Venus Sandro Botticelli, the great Italian painter of ...